Sports Induced Asthma
treatments
Translate your doctor's orders
eMedicine Health
This article will help you understand why your doctor is asking for a nasal swab or a CBC. Consult the information here to be a more informed healthcare consumer.
You can still ski
Lung Association
While this nice article on winter sports participation is geared toward kids with sports induced asthma, it contains great info for anyone interested in getting active during the cold months.
Managing symptoms
AAAAI
The key to working out with sports induced asthma is correct use of your asthma medication. Refer to this overview and know more about how they work and what, if any, side effects you can expect.
Your questions answered
National Jewish Med Ctr
Peruse this wonderful FAQ on sports induced asthma; it's like a nice conversation with a physician expert!
symptoms
Kids and sports
Kids Health
Need a simple summary to explain sports induced asthma to your little soccer star? This page, full of kid friendly, easy-to-understand info, will help you out..
An asthma attack in action
Mayo Clinic
What exactly happens in your lungs during a sports induced asthma attack? Watch this short video for a great explanation of what's going on.
You can exercise with asthma
eMedicine Health
Sports induced asthma doesn't have to keep you from meeting achieving your athletic goals. Consult this wonderful overview of sports induced asthma to learn more about controlling your symptoms.
self-help
Another way to exercise
Aetna
Give your lungs a workout with breathing exercises that could help reduce sports induced asthma attack symptoms. You'll find some great tips and strategies here.
Ready, set, go!
Asthma Initiative of Michigan
Before you head for the finish line, be sure you create your sports induced asthma action plan. Use the models here and keep track of your symptoms and treatment for good asthma management.
Diet changes might help
Indiana University
Good news for sports induced asthma sufferers: Researchers have found that lowering salt intake might reduce asthma episodes. Read on for more on how diet can affect your asthma.
causes
It's pretty common
USA Today
Been diagnosed with sports induced asthma? You're not alone. Read this interesting article to learn more about just how many athletes have this condition.
How do physicians diagnose sports induced asthma? How is it treated? Are your dreams for Olympic gold never to be realized? Check out this article for all the facts.


